Core developer capacities

ARC’s Development Capacities¶

Skills, Expertise, and Resources to Collaborate with Prisma.

1. Skills and Expertise¶

1.1. Full-Stack Development¶

Frontend Technologies:
React.js, Angular, and Vue.js: Expertise in building dynamic, responsive, and user-centric interfaces tailored to diverse community needs.
UI/UX Design: Proficiency in designing intuitive and accessible user experiences with tools like Figma and Adobe XD.
Backend Technologies:
Node.js, Python, dart, go: Mastery in building scalable backend systems to support robust application architectures.
API Development: Extensive experience with RESTful and GraphQL APIs for seamless integration and data flow.

1.2. Blockchain and Web3 Development¶

Smart Contract Development:
*Plutus (Cardano) and Solidity (Ethereum): Skilled in writing secure and efficient smart contracts for decentralized applications (dApps).
*Tokenization and Digital Wallets: Expertise in developing tokenization mechanisms and integrating digital wallets for financial inclusion.
dApp Development:
Building decentralized applications with a focus on transparency, security, and community governance.

1.3. Mobile App Development¶

Cross-Platform Development:
Expertise in building mobile applications using Flutter and React Native, ensuring consistent experiences across iOS and Android devices.
Native App Development:
Specialized knowledge in Swift (iOS) and Kotlin (Android) for high-performance, native mobile applications.

1.5. Agile Project Management and Strategic Planning¶

Agile Methodologies (Scrum and Kanban):
Expertise in Agile frameworks for iterative development, rapid deployment, and continuous feedback integration.
Cross-Functional Collaboration:
Skilled in fostering collaboration between developers, designers, product managers, and community stakeholders.
Outcome-Driven Development:
Strategic product alignment with community needs, ensuring impactful and scalable digital solutions.

Some more project-level capacities that came to mind:

Complexity: Developers able to navigate complexity, lots of moving parts, many layers

Tolerance of uncertainty: Developers able to work with entrepreneurs and/or at very early stages of project conception, with lots of uncertainty

Scope: Developers able to work across the full life-cycle and/or value-chain of a given product innovation

From concept to working demo

And/ or from customer discovery to product-market fit

More-than-functional: developers able to empathise with a given user, context, need - interpersonal

Emergence: developers able to adapt to unforeseen changes, and manage frustrations that arise with changing directions

Communication: developers able to (help) translate technical details to a non-technical audience

2. Resources and Infrastructure¶

2.1. Technology Stack and Tools¶

Cloud Infrastructure:
AWS, Google Cloud for scalable cloud hosting, data storage, and computing power.
Development Tools:
GitHub and GitLab for version control and collaboration.
CI/CD Pipelines for automated testing, integration, and continuous deployment.
Analytics and Data Visualization:
Google Analytics, Power BI and other custom metrics tools for advanced data analytics and community insights.

2.2. Learning Hub and Facilities¶

Inclusive Learning Hub:
- Purpose: A dynamic and inclusive space designed to empower diverse community members to explore, prototype, and build software solutions. This hub fosters creativity, collaboration, and hands-on learning, ensuring equitable access to technology and knowledge.
Programs and Workshops:
- Prototyping Bootcamps: Guided sessions where participants learn the fundamentals of software prototyping and rapid iteration.
- Hackathons and Innovation Challenges: Community-driven events encouraging collaborative problem-solving and digital innovation.
- Skill Development Workshops: Hands-on coding sessions and software development tutorials tailored for beginners to advanced learners.
- Mentorship and Collaboration: Access to industry mentors, peer learning, and collaborative workspaces for co-creating digital solutions.
Tools and Technologies Available:
- Computers pre-loaded with development tools and frameworks (e.g., React.js, Node.js, Python, Flutter).
- Access to cloud platforms such as AWS and Google Cloud for scalable prototyping and testing.
- *IoT devices for experimenting with emerging technologies - Through GAIA.
Activities and Engagements:
- Participatory Design Sessions: Facilitated workshops where community members share insights and collaborate on solution design.
- Feedback Integration Loops: Regular feedback sessions to refine prototypes and ensure relevance and usability.
- Inclusive Dialogue Formats: Storytelling, visual communication, and multilingual dialogue methods to include diverse community voices.

2.3. Skilled Workforce and Talent Pool¶

Multi-Disciplinary Development Team:
A team of full-stack developers, blockchain engineers, AI specialists, UX/UI designers, and cybersecurity experts.
Community Engagement Facilitators:
Skilled facilitators experienced in human-centered design and participatory dialogue techniques.
Mentorship and Capacity Building:
Access to local and global tech mentors to guide skill development and capacity building within the community.

2.4. Partnerships and Collaborations¶

Industry Partnerships:
Collaborations with business and organisations, educational institutions, and industry experts to enhance development capacity.
Community Networks:
Strong local connections with community, informal sector workers, and educational institutions for inclusive solution design.

3. Strategic Advantage in Working with Prisma¶

Localized Expertise: Deep understanding of community dynamics, ensuring culturally relevant and impactful solutions.
Innovative Mindset: Commitment to leveraging cutting-edge technologies (Blockchain, AI, Web3) for transformative digital solutions.
Community-Centric Approach: Focus on human-centered design and inclusive development, aligning with Prisma’s vision of regenerative development.